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Has anyone received the census form?

Deanie — Mon, 02 Apr 2018 23:06:51 GMT

I received something in the mail that was official and stated that it was the Census form and wanted a reply via the Internet.

Excuse me, however, I thought it was not due out to August. Of course I am suspicious due to the time it arrived. Anyone else get this?

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Daysdee — Mon, 02 Apr 2018 23:15:54 GMT

Did not receive. I don't think census forms are due to be sent for a while.

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nomless — Mon, 02 Apr 2018 23:21:58 GMT

@Deanie, this government page explains how to determine if what you received is legit. See section 5 - Is This a Rea Survey?

https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/are-you-in-a-survey/FAQs-about-our-surveys.html

Also check section 7 for a list of all surveys to see if the one you received is on the list.

FYI, things I've read say the next census is in 2020, but perhaps they gather info at other times, as well.

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Westshopper — Mon, 02 Apr 2018 23:32:15 GMT

Yes I completed a Survey last month actually it came vie FEDEX letter I must have missed it in the regular mail or it got tossed something. But I did it online it came with a special login code in the letter. 50 questions in total took me 30 min sense I'm single and live alone.

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Venezia — Mon, 02 Apr 2018 23:46:51 GMT

Yes, there are census forms being sent out and you're legally required to complete them.

My brother just did his recently. He got the first notice and tossed it! (He's like that.) I told him he had to fill in the census form and he did when he got the second reminder.

It's always good to make sure what you receive is legit though.

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millieshops — Tue, 03 Apr 2018 00:09:34 GMT

@DeanieI'm thinking SCAM - the next census is 2020 - I don't think they've even agreed to the whole form yet - and no, I can't imagine answering census on the Internet. I haven't read anywhere that that's coming.

Smart lady to be suspicious!

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Mz iMac — Tue, 03 Apr 2018 00:36:20 GMT

@Deaniewrote:
I received something in the mail that was official and stated that it was the Census form and wanted a reply via the Internet.

Sounds like a scam to me. You do NOT need to reply to a legit census report ONLY through the internet.

Not everyone in the USofA have access to the internet, have cell phones and/or computers.

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QVCkitty1 — Tue, 03 Apr 2018 00:47:00 GMT

I got one today, and it stated that if you don't file through the Internet, you will automatically receive a paper one to fill out.

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Toppers3 — Tue, 03 Apr 2018 00:47:24 GMT

@Deaniewrote:
I received something in the mail that was official and stated that it was the Census form and wanted a reply via the Internet.
Excuse me, however, I thought it was not due out to August. Of course I am suspicious due to the time it arrived. Anyone else get this?

Hi @Deanie,

We did get the short form when the official census form came out years ago, and then we did get a notice regarding the long "Community Form" some time later--I think that it might have been a few years later perhaps?--I can't remember.

I do think that it asked us to complete it on the Internet if I recall correctly.

Please forgive my lapse in memory, but I do remember it asking us to fill it out when it wasn't during what we would think of as a regular Census time frame.

It was a legitimate request, and we filled it out.

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Roni18 — Tue, 03 Apr 2018 01:13:20 GMT

They do send them out in certain areas in non-census years. I got one for my area once. My area was really growing at the time so I think that factored into it.

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pigletsmom — Tue, 03 Apr 2018 01:19:28 GMT

There is something called the American Community Survey that goes out to a certain number of people every year. It should say that on the form.

The country wide Census is every 10 years and due up again in 2020.

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Deanie — Tue, 03 Apr 2018 01:27:48 GMT

It is called the American Community Survey. And, I thought the official census was not due yet. I am going to call my representative tomorrow and ask what are my obligations in completing this form. I really appreciate all your views.

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BirkiLady — Tue, 03 Apr 2018 02:08:41 GMT

@Deanie I would think the Census would be done like a stockholder's Proxy form. Either you mail it back it, you go on-line OR possible we may be able to respond over the phone by keypad. Everyone will receive one; not everyone has access to a computer. Interesting world we live in.

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sunshine45 — Tue, 03 Apr 2018 02:55:14 GMT

Do I have to respond to the American Community Survey (ACS)?

Yes. You are legally obligated to answer all the questions, as accurately as you can.

The relevant laws are Title 18 U.S.C Section 3571 and Section 3559, which amends Title 13 U.S.C. Section 221.

Your answers are important. As part of a sample, you represent many other people. Find out how each question helps your community, your state, and the federal government in questions on the form and why we ask.

you can respond via internet, phone, mail, or in person.....if you dont want someone showing up at your door, it is probably best to choose one of the other options. it is an ongoing survey and is sent to approximately 295,000 addresses monthly (or 3.5 million per year), it is the largest household survey that the Census Bureau administers.

https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/acs/

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Venezia — Tue, 03 Apr 2018 14:51:52 GMT

@QVCkitty1wrote:
I got one today, and it stated that if you don't file through the Internet, you will automatically receive a paper one to fill out.

@QVCkitty1- That's exactly what my brother got and he did fill in and return the paper one. It is not, as some posters are suggesting, a scam.

(ETA: I spoke to my DH. We also got one and he filled it in online.)

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Peaches McPhee — Tue, 03 Apr 2018 15:03:05 GMT

This is the first I've heard of census forms, so I am glad to read this thread.

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viva923 — Tue, 03 Apr 2018 21:29:47 GMT

I was NOT even counted last census.

So I probably won't get anything this time around.

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BirkiLady — Wed, 04 Apr 2018 02:41:37 GMT

@viva923 Do you have a mailing address, bank account, income, file a tax return, own a car or property, etc.? If so, the government knows you are there! You'll receive the survey and be counted. We are all included. Perhaps you have forgotten completing the forms from 10 years ago.

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Yardlie — Wed, 04 Apr 2018 13:57:10 GMT

@sunshine45 wrote:
Do I have to respond to the American Community Survey (ACS)?

Yes. You are legally obligated to answer all the questions, as accurately as you can.
The relevant laws are Title 18 U.S.C Section 3571 and Section 3559, which amends Title 13 U.S.C. Section 221.

Your answers are important. As part of a sample, you represent many other people. Find out how each question helps your community, your state, and the federal government in questions on the form and why we ask.

you can respond via internet, phone, mail, or in person.....if you dont want someone showing up at your door, it is probably best to choose one of the other options. it is an ongoing survey and is sent to approximately 295,000 addresses monthly (or 3.5 million per year), it is the largest household survey that the Census Bureau administers.

https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/acs/

https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/acs/

We've been involved in this survey also. I wasn't asked to do it online. We had someone come to our door. I told her that she could call me back on the phone after I verified that it was legitimate. She called once a month for 4 months. Now we are on an 8 month hiatus. Then she will call once a month for 4 months again. She asked some fairly personal questions about income, expenditures, etc. If I didn't want to answer the question, I just told her that I didn't know. The questions were linked to our address...not our names. If we move in the next 8 months, they will still use whoever is at this address.

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Feliciti — Wed, 04 Apr 2018 14:01:00 GMT

The next census forms won't be sent until 2020.